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Introduction

This guide details how to replace the motherboard of the 2024 Beats Pill. A motherboard replacement might be necessary after unsuccessful troubleshooting of connectivity issues or a non-functioning speaker.

What you need

Step 1 Subwoofer

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Remove the strap.

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Step 2

With the Beats Pill sitting on a flat surface, insert a spudger into the seam between the chassis and grille.
Slide the spudger around the entire perimeter of the grille to sever the adhesive securing the grille.
Reapply adhesive when reinstalling the grille.
Remove the grille.

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Step 3

Use a spudger to remove the six stickers on the face of the driver assembly.
Place the stickers on a clean surface so as not to ruin the adhesive.

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Step 4

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the six 14.3 mm screws that secure the driver assembly and speaker body together.

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Step 5

Insert a spudger into the seam between the driver assembly and speaker body.
Gently slide the spudger around the perimeter while prying to separate the driver assembly from the speaker body.
This should not require much force.

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Step 6

Disconnect the two subwoofer connections from their motherboard sockets.
Depress the clip on each connector prior to removal.
Use tape or a marker to mark where each connector goes.
If you're completing a tweeter replacement, skip to Step 8.

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Step 7

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 12.4 mm screws securing the subwoofer.
Use a spudger to lift the subwoofer up and off of the driver assembly.
This might require some force, as there is adhesive holding the subwoofer to the assembly.
During reassembly, apply an adhesive to the new subwoofer before reinstallation.

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Step 8 Battery

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Flip the speaker over.

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Step 9

Use a hairdryer to lightly heat the bottom foot of the speaker.
Insert a spudger into the seam between the bottom foot and speaker body.
Pry around the perimeter of the foot until it fully releases.
Reapply adhesive to the foot before reinstalling it.

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Step 10

Remove the twelve 8.6 mm T5 Torx screws that secure the battery cover.

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Step 11

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To remove the battery, pull on the tape material wrapped around the middle of it.

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Step 12 Motherboard

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Remove the two T5 Torx screws that secure the battery compartment.

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Step 13

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Use a spudger to dislodge the battery compartment from its housing.
Before complete removal, disconnect the battery compartment motherboard connector.

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Step 14

Lift the black ZIF locking tab in the top-right corner of the motherboard.
Disconnect the ribbon cable.

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Step 15

Remove the seven 12.4 mm Phillips screws securing the motherboard.

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Step 16

Gently lift the motherboard perpendicular to the housing, with care not to strain the connected cable.
Disengage the ZIF locking flap and disconnect the ribbon cable.

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Step 17

Remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.